Installation Technician for Industrial Baking Equipment

Reading Bakery Systems

United States

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Reading Bakery Systems seeks an Installation Technician to join our Project Services Division. You will travel to customer facilities worldwide to install, commission, start up, and optimize industrial baking and mixing equipment. You will work closely with customers, engineers, and project managers to ensure smooth handovers from installation to operation.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical work, problem solving, and ensuring safe, reliable production across diverse sites worldwide.

Qualifications

Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on experience.
At least 3 years of industrial equipment installation, commissioning, or startup experience.
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, and industrial control systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.
Experience with TIG, MIG, and stick welding.
Ability to travel extensively domestically and internationally, including extended assignments; a valid, unrestricted passport is required.
Valid drivers license and an acceptable driving record to operate rental or company fleet vehicles.
Ability to work independently, stay organized, solve problems, and communicate effective with customers and internal teams.
Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

Install and commission industrial baking and mixing equipment at customer facilities.
Support startup, testing, and operational verification to ensure equipment meets production, quality, and safety expectations.
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, combustion, and controls-related issues during installation and startup.
Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, relay logic, and operator interface systems.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and wiring diagrams.
Perform field modifications, alignments, adjustments, and system calibrations.
Fine-tune ovens, dryers, conveyors, mixers, and ingredient handling systems for efficient, reliable performance.
Train and support customer operators and maintenance personnel during installation and startup.
Collaborate with engineering, project management, and customer teams to resolve installation and operational challenges.
Complete accurate commissioning, startup, and service documentation using Microsoft Office and company software.
Follow all company and customer safety requirements, including lockout/tagout procedures.